"While at work at Turner Studios on May 9th 2013, about 12:30 a.m., as I was performing my duties at work, Shaquille O'Neal ran out of a room and hit me with a tackle punch to the back knocking me down and falling on top of me injuring my neck and back," Williams stated in the police report.

Williams immediately reported the incident to Turner Security and was placed under medical care. The 42-year-old O’Neal, who retired in 2011, has not been arrested at this point in the investigation.

Sgt. Greg Lyon of the Atlanta Police Department said he didn't know the extent of Williams' injury, but that he "heard" they were "severe to his back."

"The investigation was initially handled by the zone and as that investigation deepened, it was transferred to the complex case squad," he said. "At the conclusion of their investigation, we’ll have their findings and we’ll go forth from there, whether charges will be filed, whether it be reviewed by the DA’s Office."

William's attorney responded to the horseplay comment, saying Williams had just undergone surgery, and that "the permanent injuries he received were not the result of participation in any form of 'horseplay.'"

In addition to winning four titles and being selected for 15 All-Star games, "Shaq" is also a platinum-selling rapper and movie actor.